The Crème Brûlée Martini enhances my favorite French dessert. Crème brûlée is one of France’s most famous sweet treats. This cocktail captures the classic dessert’s goodness in a delightful drink.
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Crème brûlée martini recipe
Crème brûlée martini is a dessert-inspired cocktail. The drink captures the essence of the classic French dessert, crème brûlée. It combines rich flavors and creamy textures. This makes it a popular choice for after-dinner drinks.
This dessert cocktail features rich and creamy ingredients like vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, and heavy cream. It is balanced with the sweet notes of butterscotch schnapps and caramel sauce. It offers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
This sweet Crème Brûlée martini pairs beautifully with rich desserts like crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, and panna cotta. Fresh berries and poached pears also enhance its sweet, creamy notes.
It’s surprisingly great with savory dishes too—grilled chicken, roasted pork. Creamy cheeses like Brie or tangy Gorgonzola offer a delicious contrast to the martini’s sweetness.
Here’s how to make the Crème Brûlée Martini with vodka:
Crème Brûlée Martini
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 45 ml vanilla vodka
- 45 ml Irish cream liqueur e.g., Baileys
- 30 ml butterscotch schnapps
- 30 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp granulated sugar for caramelizing
- Whipped cream and cinnamon or nutmeg dusting for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the vanilla vodka, Irish cream liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, and heavy cream.
- Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
- Rim a martini glass with caramel sauce by dipping the rim in the sauce, then rolling it in granulated sugar to create a caramelized rim.
- Strain the chilled cocktail mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg dusting. This step is optional
Notes
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or a plant-based alternative.
- Use sugar-free caramel sauce and whipped cream to cut sugar.
- Try unsweetened almond or oat milk for a lighter texture.
SIMILAR RECIPES
Variations
Crème Brûlée cocktail has many variations. Some may incorporate additional flavors such as espresso coffee liqueur, Frangelico, amaretto, chocolate, raspberry liqueur, or even flavored syrups.
- Flavored Variations
- Creme Brulee Martini with Frangelico replaces butterscotch schnapps with 30 ml Frangelico for a nutty twist.
- Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini recipe adds 30 ml espresso coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa).
- Lemon Drop Creme Brulee Martini recipe replaces Irish cream with limoncello and butterscotch schnapps with 15 ml lemon juice and 15 ml simple syrup.
- Amaretto Addition swaps out butterscotch schnapps for 30 ml amaretto.
- Chocolate Variation adds 15 ml chocolate liqueur (e.g., Godiva) for a chocolatey kick.
- Raspberry liqueur adds 15 ml raspberry liqueur for a fruity, berry-infused touch.
- Flavored Syrup Variation uses 15 ml of flavored syrup, like vanilla or caramel.
- Garnish options
- Caramelized Sugar Disk adds a crunchy texture
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on a silicone mat.
- Use a blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden.
- Create a caramelized disk mimicking crème brûlée topping.
- Toffee Shards enhance the dessert theme
- Melt toffees completely.
- Drizzle melted toffees onto parchment paper.
- Create decorative shards from the melted toffees.
- Caramelized Sugar Disk adds a crunchy texture